With my first massage, in 2007, Chen found that muscles I didn't know I had were rock-hard. I was…read morethen a musician and completely unaware of the effects on my shoulders and back. Was so pleased that I had monthly massages thereafter (except during COVID shutdown) until a stroke in 2022. Then I had frequent acupuncture to help deal with that. Was very sorry when I moved out of state not to have Chen's massages any more!

She is highly trained acupuncturist and successfully treated me and a number of people I know…read more I've been taking the treatment for many years and results are great. Highly recommended to anyone who is planning to take acupuncture

He was the most informed practitioner I have been to- spent so much time with me to understand my…read moresituation and pain. I not only felt heard but also was in competent and brilliant hands.

From the owner: I have 35 years' experience, and specialize in orthopedic and sports-medical acupuncture…read more Approximately 60% of my practice is for back and neck problems, from simple muscle spasms to failed spinal fusions. Please see my website, acommonpractice .com for more information.

Kristin is an absolute gem! Her kindness, warmth, and enthusiasm are matched only by her skill. She…read morehelped me tremendously with long COVID symptoms that western medicine was not able to address, and for that I am very grateful! She is a wonderful person and incredibly gifted practitioner.

Kristin is a gem of a human and an amazing healer. She clearly knows her acupuncture, but equally…read moreimportant, she is kind, a great listener, and someone you can feel entirely safe with. I saw her for pain in my elbow and with one treatment the pain subsided! Beyond that she incorporated treatment for other things I expressed in her care, like anxiety and insomnia, and it made a world of difference. If you are thinking of acupuncture, don't walk, run to Kristin!

Me and my son have been seeing Stephanie at Shine Acupuncture for years. She has always taken the…read moretime to really listen to my concerns and has helped with whatever is plaguing me. From back aches to head congestion and fluid in ears. My son is a collegiate athlete and has also been seeing her for years. she offered support when he was picking up every illness under the sun and treats some recurring pain/tightness in his shoulder. Whenever he gets home from college he makes an appointment with Steph. He also loves getting cupping done with her. It is always clean and welcoming at the office and I always leave so relaxed.

From the owner: Shine acupuncture provides acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy to patients in western…read moreMassachusetts. Stephanie, our acupuncturist, specializes in all things women’s health and Jack, our massage therapist, is a master at eliminating any kind of pain.

I love Michael! He's such a kind person, and such a great massage therapist, it's always a treat to…read moresee him. He truly understands how bodies work and he will adjust pressure/heat to your needs. I cannot recommend him enough in the Valley.

I've gone to seven or eight massage therapists over the course of my life and Michael is by far the…read morebest. He has a soft and relaxing attitude and really know his anatomy and massage therapy techniques. Sometimes I go just to relax, and sometimes I go because I need a specific muscle group worked on; either way I 100% recommend Michael at Bodies in Balance. Great price per value.